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| "Vividly memorable characters infuse this sports documentary with compelling drama." - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
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| Plot: | The city of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany, is home to the oldest horse race in the world: The Palio. This documentary captures the intensity of the event and the beauty of Siena. It creates a fascinating portrayal of this secular tradition and recounts the dramatic story of the young jockey, Tittia, who, in search of glory, challenges his shrewd mentor, Trecciolino. |
| Director: | Cosima Spender |
| Cast: | Gigi Bruschelli, Giovanni Atzeni, Silvano Vigni, Andrea de Cortes, Renato Romei |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Length: | 92 min. |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Awards: | •Best Documentary Feature Editing: Tribeca Film Festival •Nominated Best Documentary Feature: Tribeca Film Festival |
| Times: | April 20, 7:00 p.m., St. Louis Community College, Meramec Theatre April 30, 8:00 p.m., Southwestern Illinois College- Belleville, Liberal Arts Theatre |
| Distributor: | Courtesy of iTunes and The Palio |
